Preview of the Divine Beaded Lace Cardigan and a Contest!
June 21, 2012
Sometimes, a super
gorgeous yarn just has me stumped!
What design can I come up with that will allow me to make the most of the yarn's beauty?!
Well, here is the result of many hours of racking my brain to create a piece that justifies the use of such a lovely yarn… Tilli Tomas’ Symphony Lace. The color is Midnight Borealis, which is a stunning shade of purple (or amethyst?) with subtle blue accents in it and lots of sparkly iridescent beads scattered throughout.
This cardigan is a top-down design, lending itself to easy adjustments to suit your needs. I make mine a longer, tunic length with tiny sleeves so it would layer well over a skinny strapped evening dress or a tank and slim pants.
The lace pattern is a lovely open leaf design that I'm very pleased with. The open sections are a wonderful contrast to the more closed center section.
This is a versatile pattern that would work equally well with a simpler yarn. . . ideally still lace weight to really bring out the airy-ness.
Maybe even in cream or white for a summer wedding?
Pattern to be released soon… likely at the beginning of July. Be sure to sign up for my email updates at http://www.sweaterbabe.com to be notified of it's release!
OR Fave it on Ravelry.com so you won't forget about this one! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SweaterBabe/beaded-tunic-vest
** AND NOW FOR THE CONTEST DETAILS! **
I need help naming this pattern! As you may know, I tend to use long descriptive names for my patterns. . . but this one is defying me. I can't think of a name that will give it justice!
So, to enter this contest, please do one or BOTH of the following by 9pm PST, July 6th, 2012:
1) Use Pinterest to pin this blog post and in the "describe this pin" area, enter #SweaterBabe.com (required, or I won't be able to find your entry!) AND your proposed name. 
* PLEASE be sure you are on my email list, so that when I announce the winners, you can claim your prize if you entered through Pinterest (as I can't contact you directly).
(If you don't know what Pinterest it, then skip to 2!)
2) Enter a suggested name as a comment on this blog post.
Short names, long names are all good!
After July 6th, the person with the winning name will win a copy of this PDF pattern + 3 months of free membership in the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club!
I'll also pick 3 random entries to win a free PDF copy of the pattern.
Good luck to all and can't wait to hear the suggestions. . .
*** 7/9/12 ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS! ***
THE WINNING NAME FOR THIS PATTERN IS. . . Whispering Lace Leaves Cardigan, submitted by Dianne Shiozaki through Pinterest. Congrats Dianne! You win the PDF pattern + 3 months of membership in the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club!
There were SOOO many to chose from, I went ahead and chose 3 runner-ups to each win a copy of the pattern too:
1) Gossamer Trellis, from Loreen O., who posted on the blog 6/25/12.
2) Cascading Wisterias, from Lani Smith, who posted on 6/21/12.
3) Shimmery Midnight Dream, from Susan, who posted on 6/21/12. (pretty name, but when I add "by SweaterBabe.com," it can becomes a bit "adult-only" LOL ;-)
Congrats to all and thanks for a making this such a fun contest!
AND of course, this pattern is now available for all:
See the NEW #141 Whispering Leaves Lace Top-Down Cardigan in the pattern shop!
P.S. This is July 2012's pattern download for members of the SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club. Not a member? JOIN in July and get this new pattern right away as part of your $7.99/month membership!
Posted on June 21, 2012 at 10:20 AM in Giveaways and Contests, New Knitting Patterns, Updates | Permalink
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Comments (567)
Ivy League Cardigan - Greetings from Denmark
Posted by: Lene Andersen | June 22, 2012 at 07:39 AM
A sweater to wear for an important occasion therefore how about DINING OUT.
Posted by: Maureen P. Pratt | June 22, 2012 at 07:44 AM
Summer Windsong - the sweater is so light and airy, and the lace panel is very lyrical...
Posted by: Kirs10sac | June 22, 2012 at 07:44 AM
how about the following
"Trailing Vines"
"Sparkling Vines"
"Sparkling Leaves"
"Beaded Waterfall"
Posted by: Gayle Cox | June 22, 2012 at 07:48 AM
I like Fly Away Elegance. It is truly beautiful and light.
Posted by: Karen D. Hager | June 22, 2012 at 07:48 AM
How about Enchanted Dragon's Fire. The design on the back looks just like fire from a dragon. I love it!!!
Posted by: Elena Liss | June 22, 2012 at 07:51 AM
The lace work reminds me of the Kokopeli (flute player) dolls.
Kokopeli lace cardigan
Posted by: Niki Winchell | June 22, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Backtracked :)
Posted by: Amy | June 22, 2012 at 08:00 AM
'Beautifully Beaded Weeping Willow' It would look fabulous in green.
Posted by: Janet Talbot | June 22, 2012 at 08:02 AM
So light !! what about "morning breeze" ?
Posted by: Olga Proniewski | June 22, 2012 at 09:18 AM
yarn looks lush and soft how about "gossamer leaves"
Posted by: Bonnie Matossian | June 22, 2012 at 09:20 AM
How about Lacey Branches at Midnight? The beads sparkle like stars in the night sky as I look up through the branches of my favorite tree.
Posted by: Betsy WT | June 22, 2012 at 09:25 AM
"Devine Elegance" is my choice.
Posted by: Ann Daugherty | June 22, 2012 at 09:28 AM
would call this Midnight Lace
Posted by: Barb Kellen | June 22, 2012 at 09:42 AM
suggest Midnight Drama or Midnight Dreams
Posted by: Jainie | June 22, 2012 at 09:46 AM
I propose, "Midnight Whisper". It cardigan is such a light, delicate whisper of fabric, much like a midnight whisper into your beloved's ear might be light and delicate.
Posted by: Cheryl Brake | June 22, 2012 at 09:49 AM
LILAC DREAM TUNIC
Posted by: DEBBIE AMBROSE | June 22, 2012 at 09:52 AM
wisteria nights
Posted by: DEBBIE AMBROSE | June 22, 2012 at 09:58 AM
i think Whispering Trellis Cardigan is the perfect name
Posted by: Rogersniki | June 22, 2012 at 10:13 AM
I think "Shimmering Purple Waves" fits this sweater!
Posted by: Mary Beth Wilson | June 22, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Evening Stroll as this sweater makes me want to go out to Portsmouth for dinner and take a leisurely stroll to watch the harbor boats.......
Posted by: Colleen Ostberg | June 22, 2012 at 10:16 AM
I would call it "Elysian Lace".
A couple of definitions of elysian are:
"glorious; blissful" & "being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by
the gods"
Posted by: Janie Holley | June 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Midnight fantasy would be my choice.
Posted by: Patty Hill | June 22, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Very beautiful..."A Borealis Symphony" or "Galadriel's Mist"
Posted by: bumbliwa | June 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Gorgeous! I think you should call it "Angel Wings".
Posted by: Cynthia Wilbanks | June 22, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I am french girl ans and I propose :
"subtilité"
Posted by: catt | June 22, 2012 at 10:42 AM
"Violet Mist Long and Lacy Duster"
Posted by: OA Lundeen | June 22, 2012 at 10:45 AM
I would suggest 'Falling water'
Posted by: Willa Schrlau | June 22, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Twining Light
Posted by: Bartletthilldesigns | June 22, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I thought of: ocean coral; slenderizing vertical lines; sparkling beads; lightweight yarn. This all added up to "Slimming & Sparkling Coral-Lace Tunic."
Posted by: Laura Daetz | June 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM
How about "Etherial Skies & Lacey Vines Topper"?
Posted by: Laura Daetz | June 22, 2012 at 11:37 AM
"Midnight Corn Fields" Lace Tunic.
Posted by: Emmylou | June 22, 2012 at 11:49 AM
"SCALES OF BEAUTY" This is beautiful!!!!!!
Posted by: Judy | June 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM
What a fantastic design, I love it. How about LACETASTIC TUNIC.
Posted by: MARIA ZARB | June 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Sparkling Streams
Posted by: Ilehlia | June 22, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Moonlight Garden!
Posted by: Carol Huisman | June 22, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Twilight Dance in the Sand
Posted by: Diane Girard McFadden | June 22, 2012 at 01:32 PM
borealis summer romance beaded lace cardigan
Posted by: ga | June 22, 2012 at 01:39 PM
"My Blueberry Nights"
Posted by: Svetlana | June 22, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Falling Leaves
Posted by: Mari Connors | June 22, 2012 at 01:53 PM
How about " Ava Chere' "
Posted by: Linda | June 22, 2012 at 02:22 PM
Warrior Pose Illusion Wrap
Posted by: Norma Horan | June 22, 2012 at 02:53 PM
How about Field of Lavendar?
Posted by: Deborah Ervolina | June 22, 2012 at 02:56 PM
symphony's summer romance
s
Posted by: ga | June 22, 2012 at 03:04 PM
First thing that popped into my head was "Fairy Dust"
Posted by: Ande Ritchie | June 22, 2012 at 03:05 PM
midnight borealis beaded sea lace
Posted by: georgia | June 22, 2012 at 03:10 PM
Vining elegance
Posted by: Donna Reed | June 22, 2012 at 03:32 PM
The beads make me think of dew and the lace pattern of morning glories. So I suggest: Dew on my morning glories
Posted by: Caroline | June 22, 2012 at 03:42 PM
Leaf Swirls Lacy Cardigan
Posted by: Juli Williams | June 22, 2012 at 03:56 PM
I would call it "Wisteria Lace Cardigan". The lace design reminds me of Wisteria blooms.
Posted by: Heather Taylor | June 22, 2012 at 04:13 PM
Aurora borealis misty water rapids summer cardigan
Posted by: Nancy Main | June 22, 2012 at 04:27 PM
gorgeous so I would call it "Evening in Paris"
Posted by: na bischoff | June 22, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Moiety --- it's said like moi-itee and it means one of two equal parts which is how this pattern is made... with equal designs.
Posted by: Pam | June 22, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Falling Leaves Beside the Whispering Waters of Early Fall Tunic/Vest
Posted by: BarbaraAnn Couturier | June 22, 2012 at 04:56 PM
I thought how lovely to have all that detail in the back and in the front - How about "Coming and Going" or "Watch My Back"? :)
Posted by: Glenda | June 22, 2012 at 05:21 PM
Uve in Vigna Lace Cardigan (Italian for grapes on the vine)
Posted by: Becky Clark | June 22, 2012 at 05:47 PM
Classy delicate leaf cardigan
Posted by: Brenda | June 22, 2012 at 05:47 PM
SHIMMERING VINES sounds about right to me. I can see this in any number of colors as though the vine is flowering,... Yum! (The earlier post of Wisteria sounded really good too. ^_^)
Posted by: Tish | June 22, 2012 at 05:49 PM
How about Field of Lavendar?
Posted by: Deborah Ervolina | June 22, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Looks like another beautiful sweater Katherine. I like many of the names, lots of really good ones. I like Royal (for the purple colour and I think Kate would were something like this) Summer Symphony.
Royal Summer Symphony
Good luck choosing.
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | June 22, 2012 at 06:17 PM
This pattern says "Katherine's Dream" to me.
Posted by: Evelyn Dugger | June 22, 2012 at 06:23 PM
"Vining Down Cardigan".
Posted by: Andrea W | June 22, 2012 at 06:54 PM
What name comes to mind for me is "Jewel of the Nile", based on the flower, Hosta Jewel of The Nile. The iridescent beads, lacy leaf pattern design, and exquisite yarn used in this soft and elegant wrap exemplifies the beauty and mystery of "Jewel of the Nile."
Posted by: Carol Holmes | June 22, 2012 at 07:31 PM
This is so beautiful! It reminds me also of night and stars so I would say.
1. Twilight Supernova Lace Cardigan
2. Twinkling Starlight Lace Cardigan
3. Stellar Sophistication Lace Cardigan
4. Lovely Lunar Lace Cardigan
Those would be my suggestions!! Either way, it is stunning!!
Sheena
Posted by: Sheena Reid | June 22, 2012 at 07:33 PM
Wisteria
Posted by: Sandi Aichele | June 22, 2012 at 08:00 PM
My suggestion is to name this beautiful wrap "Jewel of the Nile" or Jewels of the Nile. Whether it speaks of the flower of the same name, or the romanticism of the jewel itself, as expressed in the movie of the same name, it exemplifies the same mystery and elegance with its iridescent colored beads, floating leaf style pattern, beautiful yarn in jewel tones, and cascading style. Simplicity and elegance at its best!
Posted by: Carol Holmes | June 22, 2012 at 09:13 PM
The pattern is beautiful...I came up with the name cosmic interlude.
Posted by: Melissa Barnes | June 22, 2012 at 09:37 PM
I think "Dewdrop Touched Wisteria Cascade Lace Cardigan" would be nice. Its what I thought of when I first saw it. Its simply gorgeous and I love it! Pure elegance when you wear it.
Posted by: Cyndi Swank | June 22, 2012 at 09:57 PM
Summer Angel
Posted by: wonder71 | June 22, 2012 at 11:17 PM
How about calling it Back Tracks?
Posted by: Debra Bankston | June 22, 2012 at 11:52 PM
The colour and the lace design remind of Wisteria, so Wisteria would be the name I'd give this vest.
Posted by: Karen Daffurn | June 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM
My suggestion is: Vines Entwined.
Posted by: Joanne Witzkowski | June 23, 2012 at 12:38 AM
I would call this little beauty ' Afternoon Delight'
Posted by: Lesley Brown | June 23, 2012 at 01:12 AM
I would call it Amethyst Darling because that what it is absolutely Darling xx
Posted by: Mrs Chrissy Spratt | June 23, 2012 at 02:31 AM
Because of the way the yarn glows with the beads and the light and airy lace pattern, I thought of Lacy Moonglow as the name for the pattern.
Posted by: Essie | June 23, 2012 at 03:01 AM
I like Airy back tracks
Posted by: Janey | June 23, 2012 at 04:45 AM
All I could think of when I saw it was " leave them with a pretty view!" SO I think that would be a good name. The back of this sweater is sooo special. I hope you plan on offering a version for a large woman too!
Posted by: Jane | June 23, 2012 at 04:49 AM
Top down elegance and air
Posted by: Linda Sommer | June 23, 2012 at 04:51 AM
Top Down airy and leafy
Posted by: Linda Sommer | June 23, 2012 at 04:53 AM
I would name it "Queen of the Night" !!!
Posted by: Claudi S | June 23, 2012 at 04:58 AM
I would call it Starry Starry Night, after the song about Vincent Van Gogh.
Posted by: Gina L | June 23, 2012 at 06:03 AM
When i see this beautifull design ,i think of a " light summer evening"
Posted by: Heike Wehrenberg | June 23, 2012 at 06:28 AM
Blissfully Beaded Cardigan
Posted by: Kim F | June 23, 2012 at 06:30 AM
I suggest "Shimmering Falls" This is a really gorgeous patter!
Posted by: Martha Chenault | June 23, 2012 at 07:03 AM
Sheer elegance
Posted by: Reenie | June 23, 2012 at 07:30 AM
I'm thinking "Moonlight Sonata" would be the choice for this design. It's lacy pattern dances throughout!
Posted by: Carolyn Robinson | June 23, 2012 at 08:08 AM
A descriptive name would be Traveling Vine Couture Beaded Lace Cardigan. It is absoulutely beautiful. Your things always are tho. :)
Posted by: LDSVenus | June 23, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Divine Dragon Lace....my first thought when I looked at this was dragon's scales...it is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Jeanne C. | June 23, 2012 at 08:25 AM
The name "whispers" comes to mind when I see this sweater!!
Posted by: Elly | June 23, 2012 at 08:39 AM
This is almost to beautiful for words. Done in this yarn, it does evoke a feeling of peace and calm that comes with the gentle moonlight. You have many great suggestions and now I would imagine your dilemma will be choosing one. To add to your selection I am submitting "Moon Lit Wings".
Posted by: Cheryl Berg | June 23, 2012 at 08:50 AM
This top is magical and would enhance almost anything it would be worn with!
Call it "Magical".
Posted by: Marilyn Laliberte | June 23, 2012 at 09:44 AM
Cascading leaves cardigan
Posted by: Nora Hessayon | June 23, 2012 at 09:54 AM
The pattern reminds me of a misted fern grotto. How about Ferns in the Mist as a name?
Posted by: Patricia Rowley | June 23, 2012 at 10:38 AM
How about Evening Dew Cardigan
Posted by: Betsy Preston | June 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Cascading vines
Posted by: Cynthia Foye | June 23, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Traveling Heart-Leaves
Posted by: mindy paquin | June 23, 2012 at 01:22 PM
Beautiful. I think of light as air and feathers: Feather Dust
Posted by: Tünde | June 23, 2012 at 02:16 PM
Beautiful design! The elegance of it reminds me of a nail polish I used to have called "Don't Touch My Tiera". I could see someone wearing a tiera with this sweater, and the name has some spunk! This name will make people feel like a princess just purchasing it!
Posted by: Denise Buott | June 23, 2012 at 02:29 PM
This would be something I'd wear on a special night with my man...I would call it "Elegant Evening"
Posted by: Karen Foshay | June 23, 2012 at 04:06 PM
You should name this sweater "Rock Me Amadeus" cuz it rocks!
Posted by: kristine | June 23, 2012 at 05:17 PM